This lesson provides activities designed to help students think clearly about decisions related to saving money. The students set a goal, determine a strategy for saving, and decide how they will save to achieve their goals. They also learn the basics of using savings accounts.
Concepts
- Incentive
- Interest
- Long-Term Goal
- Saving
- Savings
- Short-Term Goal
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